Rhododendron Maximum Independence

Rosebay Rhododendron is a spectacular native to shaded, hillier spots in our area and differs from the large leaf Rhododendron that we are used to by its size, habit and time of bloom. 'Independence' is a more refined selection that takes on a big, rounded form with long, strap-like leaves and is slightly less open that the straight species. Its massive form is topped by big, dome-like buds at the top of each branch that open up to 6 weeks later than other large leaf Rhodies in late June forming massive globes of clear pink flowers that stay open and spectacular into the second week of July.

Height

8'-12'

Width

8'-12'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Normal, Sandy

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No